Warning: You might cry while reading this post. This post is based on a October 2011 General Conference talk by Dieter F. Utchdorf called "You Matter to Him."
If you can't see what the Image says, it says "At times, we may even feel insignificant, invisible, alone, or forgotten. But always remember you matter to Him. - Dieter F. Utchdorf."
I would love to share with you some highlights while I reading the talk.
"The Lord uses a scale very different from the world’s to weigh the worth of a soul.
We Are Greater Than We Suppose
But even though man is nothing, it fills me with wonder and awe to think that “the worth of souls is great in the sight of God."
The Folly of Pride
Disciples of Jesus Christ understand that compared to eternity, our existence in this mortal sphere is only “a small moment” in space and time. They know that a person’s true value has little to do with what the world holds in high esteem. They know you could pile up the accumulated currency of the entire world and it could not buy a loaf of bread in the economy of heaven.
Those who will “inherit the kingdom of God” are those who become “as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love.” “For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Such disciples understand also “that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.”
We Are Not Forgotten
Another way Satan deceives is through discouragement. He attempts to focus our sight on our own insignificance until we begin to doubt that we have much worth. He tells us that we are too small for anyone to take notice, that we are forgotten especially by God."
I encourage you to read the whole talk in your own time, here's the link below.
"I would love to testify to you that I know you matter to Jesus Christ, you also matter to Heavenly Father, friends and relatives. They love you and they care about you. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ is always by your side.
Whenever you are feeling down, they are feeling down with you. Whenever you are feeling happy, they are feeling happy with you. Don't ever feel like you have been forgotten because you haven't been forgotten to them and you haven't been forgotten to me.
Always remember to press forward, and always remember to pray always. Heavenly Father is waiting for you to pray to him each day and each night. Never give up hope. I leave these things are true, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."
I would also would love to share with you a mormon message that goes with this talk but it has pointed out a few things that I have mentioned. Here's the link below,
Stay Tuned until next time.
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